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Originally Posted by Nevadaref
Yes, it is clear that suspensions given during league play are served during league games, and suspensions earned during tournaments or international events apply to the next matches in those events.
As for your example with Ms. Lilly, I do not know anything about the situation, so I cannot comment. I do not know in what event this took place, I do not know what the regulations of it were, I do not know the details surrounding the red card, or what was written in the referee's post-match report. All I can say is that I have little doubt that the proper regulations governing the situation were followed.
Do you not agree that the coach could have left her out of the lineup for the following match as a consequence of her actions, if he so desired?
A great example of what I was talking about when I stated that SOME coaches (clearly not all) suspend their own players themselves occurred during this past summer's World Cup.
Following the US v. Italy match, Italian coach Marcello Lippi stated that De Rossi would be suspended by the Italian soccer federation and would not play in the next few matches for his elbow to the face of Brian McBride no matter what penalty FIFA eventually handed down. It was stated that the player's action was considered by the Italians as damaging to soccer's image. FIFA gave a four match ban. De Rossi wrote a letter of apology to FIFA and personally apologized to McBride. He did not play again in the tournament until the Final.
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sure, the coach could have done anything.
are you really going to use de Rossi's over the top violent conduct as your guide on how to deal with players who are ejected? btw, it is common knowledge that de Rossi had significant discipline issues before his attack on Mc Bride, and that Lippi's response was to the overall situation, not just the bad foul on Mc Bride. Lippi was opportunistic in his approach to paint his side in the best possible light.
bottom line - referees should concern themselves with the rules, not judging coaches on whether or not the coach has added additional discipline to that which the competition requires. this thread is an example of an official representing an idea that a player MUST serve a suspension after a red card according to FIFA, yet it is not true.
The Peace Queen Cup that the wnt just played in is an example, as are the examples I gave before. again, it is the referees job to apply the lotg and the rules of a competition to the game they are officiating. referees have enough to worry about without clouding their judgement with ideas about how coaches should deal with their players. if you want to coach, then do so. If you want to referee, then do that.
If you want to do both, go for it, it is great. Just remember which hat you are wearing at the moment, though.